This column offers tips to help firms hang on to talented professionals and reap the benefits of their investment in women’s initiatives.
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Why firms shouldn’t just pay CPAs based on their billable hours
Many CPA firms are making a concerted effort to get partners working in areas that play to their strengths—and compensate them for those tasks.
How to get a former employee back
According to a recent survey, 23% of professionals have regrets about exiting a former job, and six in 10 workers would consider rejoining a previous employer.
Tips for a great mentoring relationship
AICPA Online Mentoring Program participants offer advice to help firms and professionals get the most value out of any mentoring effort.
Email mistakes that could derail your career
Email may be easy to use, but that also means it’s easy to mess up. Here are some email errors to steer clear of—and best practices to employ.
How to make better decisions
Leadership experts and experienced CPAs offer these tips for making better decisions.
CPAs reveal their most common client questions
Clients also turn to CPAs with questions about all kinds of financial matters, particularly about their companies and accounting.
Fellow CPAs offer their budget tips for travel
A few globe-trotting CPAs share advice on cutting vacation expenses.
Keep smartphones from becoming a distraction in class
Here are some ways to encourage good digital etiquette in class—and keep students focused on the day’s lesson.
5 great tools for accounting educators
Expand your teaching toolbox with these finds from the AAA Annual Meeting.
How artificial intelligence is changing accounting
Capable accountants will be needed to oversee and use advanced technology.
One secret to female CPAs’ success: Frontline managers
This article discusses what frontline managers can do to help women build skills and bolster aspiration and confidence.
How to engage next-generation clients
This column offers steps to position your firm to keep your corporate clients as they transition their businesses and find new individual clients as your existing clients age out.
Make clients aware of their options for student loan debt relief
CPAs armed with the right information are well-positioned to help clients with student loans save a considerable amount of money.
How Industry 4.0 will change accounting
This column discusses the financial impact of the fourth industrial revolution and why CPAs need to prepare for changes.
How to make a professional apology
CPAs and business-etiquette experts offer tips on apologizing.
Why you should discuss the nonfinancial aspects of retirement with your clients
Other keys to a great retirement include clarity of purpose, well-being, connectedness, giving back, and pursuing one’s passions.
Funny CPA Exam stories—and other memories of the test
This column features additional stories about readers’ CPA Exam experiences.
How to future-proof your firm’s marketing
Discover the 5 keys to helping your firm stand apart from the competition.
The countries most likely to be affected by automation
Automation is inevitable, but its impact won’t be felt evenly across the globe.
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